Monte-Carlo - In July 2007, the IAAF decided to carry out full biomechanical analysis of the Paralympic Champion Oscar Pistorius (RSA), in an effort to obtain scientific data about the prosthetics that Oscar, who is a double amputee, uses when he runs.

The tests, which took place on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 November 2007 at the German Sport University in Cologne (Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics) were commissioned by the IAAF in order to see whether the prosthetics used by Oscar should be considered as technical aids, in contravention of IAAF competition rule 144.2.

The IAAF can confirm that Professor Peter Bruggemann’s report was received yesterday and has been sent today to Oscar Pistorius’ representative in confidence. At present, the IAAF does not plan to discuss the contents of the report, or make any public announcement about any decision related to the report, until 10 January 2008.

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